Ecosystems & Ecological Corridors

Africa's biodiversity is a cornerstone of global ecological health, yet it is increasingly threatened by habitat fragmentation, climate shifts, and socio-economic pressures. Protected areas, covering significant swaths of the continent, and ecological corridors that link them, are essential for maintaining species diversity and ecosystem services. According to the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA), there are 303,747 protected areas...

African rainforests, particularly in regions like the Congo Basin and Gabon, are biodiversity hotspots facing severe threats from poaching, climate change, and deforestation. AI camera traps—motion-activated devices enhanced with machine learning—have become pivotal in wildlife conservation and anti-poaching efforts. By automating species identification and threat detection, they address data gaps in remote areas. For instance, Gabon's 80% forest cover...

The Amazon rainforest, often called the lungs of the Earth, faces existential threats from deforestation, illegal mining, and poaching, endangering species such as the harpy eagle and Amazonian manatee....

Introduction Wind turbines embody the hope of a transition to renewable and sustainable energy. However, behind this green promise lies a concerning reality: their impact on bird populations....